$182,500

1211 Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

$2,167
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,357 sqft
0.3 acres
$134 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1211 Watrous Ave

NEW HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! CHARMING RANCH WITH FINISHED ATTICE & LARGE LIVING AREA. Two bedrooms on the first floor, a large bedroom in the attic and a beautiful family room with wood burning fireplace. The partially finished basement provides additional living space or the potential for a custom rec room, office, or home gym. Recent upgrades include - windows, gutters, vinyl siding, kitchen floor and dishwasher. All appliances are included. The large 2-car attached garage features a gas heater. This home is ideally located just minutes from downtown with easy access to schools, shopping and all the essentials. Now is the perfect time to make this wonderful ranch home yours!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,357 sqft
Lot size0.297 Acres
Year built1953
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #705525
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Fireplace Screen

Summary

  • MLS Number: 705525
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Beaverdale
  • Office Phone: (515) 453-6342
  • Listing Agent: GARY MILLER

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ranch-style house featuring a front yard and a garage

$182,500

1211 Watrous Ave

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$190,700$3,430
2021$164,100$3,430
2020$144,500$3,430
2019$144,500$3,140
2018$130,100$3,140
2017$130,100$2,960

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Jackson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

3825 Indianola Ave

3

Howe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

2900 Indianola Ave

1

South Union Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

4201 S Union St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $55,386. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
64%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

33%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • SoccerSoccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • WingstopWingstop
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • NissanNissan
  • HyundaiHyundai

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1211 Watrous Ave

This home is located at 1211 Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the South Park neighborhood. This 1,357 square foot home, which was built in 1953, sits on a 0.30 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 14, 2024 and is currently priced at $182,500.

While more than 16 listings in Des Moines, IA in February 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 37 listings sold at asking price, and more than 92 were sold below. Between January and February 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.4%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $215,530, while the average time on the real estate market was 50 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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